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Stories
Here is a selection of tales from the workshop related to guitar making & repairs
You can also find the stories of some of the brilliant & talented people who own and play my guitars
New 640mm Scale Classical guitar in development 'MBG-CC40'
I am working on a new Classical model, this is going to have a 640mm Scale length. I had noted a few makers have started offering this as...
Classical Guitar Retreat, Competition and Interview with Matthew McAllister
The brilliant Scottish Classical Guitarist Matthew McAllister (lecturer at the Royal Conservatoire in Glasgow), who runs the Classical...
Rob Martino
Rob is more known for his work with the wonderfully interesting instrument the 'Chapman Stick'. Which is a very technical multi stringed ...
Brian Nicholson
Brian is well known in the Scottish, Shetland and international folk scene, he is originally from the Shetland isles but has now settled...
Corey Dodds
Corey is a very talented young musician (only 18), he owns a wonderful Classical Guitar I made, using some very unique woods. Zebrano...
Fraser Fulton
Fraser Fulton - a long time friend of mine and brilliant guitar player. He actually owns one of the first guitars I made, it was the...
Hofner Neck Resets
I have reset a lot of Guitar Necks... a common vintage guitar that shows up a lot for neck resets is Hofners. I love vintage Hofners!...
Replacing a Martin DM Guitar Back
This Martin DM guitar came in with a significant smash on the back, unfortunately at a BBQ someone had fallen over and onto the guitar!...
Getting the pieces ready to assembled a guitar...
When building my guitars I essentially put together a kit. I get the top and back cut. glued up, cut out and braced. The top obviously...
Custom Guitar Order - Cutaway Steelstring, Redwood top & Indian Rosewood back and sides
Latest custom guitar order, steelstring cutaway with a Redwood top & Indian rosewood back and sides.
Acoustic Guitar Bridge Repair
This guitar came into the workshop with a damaged bridge that had 'popped' off from the top of the guitar. The customer had taken it to a...
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